Memorial Day- May 23-27th 2013

We spent 4 days in Zion with our kids and grandkids that could come. We had a great time. Every afternoon, we had 2-4 deer that came into our camp to eat the green leaves. We went to the Zion Canyon theater and saw the movie"Oblivion", and the next day Tonya and Kevin went with us on a hike that turned out to be 7 hours instead of the 2 we thought it would be. It was a trail we found, and had wanted to see where it went. It is NOT one of the regular trails. It was beautiful, and there were a lot of pools and waterfalls. The only sad thing is that Kevin slid and twisted his ankle. He still had to hike on it for hours to get out. That night we all ate at the Pizza Noodle. Jessica's family came for the evening. On Saturday, Scott's family hiked the Narrows (we tended the little ones) We took them on the shuttle and then hiked to a hidden place we know that has a cool waterfall. That night the kids all played in the Virgin River. It is very low this year. On Sunday, we hiked the Watchman Trail, and ate lunch on the top of the mountain. It was a fun weekend. We also celebrated 3 family birthdays while we were there. You can see the rest of the pictures here!
 Doug watching the deer in our camp!
 Ellie's Birthday fish!!
Tonya and the girls on a hike! 
 The waterfall!
 Cooling off in the Virgin River!
 Andrea's Cake!
 Tadpoles in the pools!
 Another waterfall!
 The Zion Tunnel seen from our hike!
Eating lunch at The Watchman!

MaKayla's Graduation May 22nd, 2013

We are so proud of our oldest granddaughter, MaKayla. She graduated from Dixie High school (and 4 years of  Seminary). She is such a great kid. We have loved having her live with us for her Senior year, and getting to share in her dances, friends, etc. She is so beautiful and we love her, and wish her a great and happy future!!! More pictures here:

Her Cake!

 Opening Presents!

Seminary Graduation!

Graduation Doll!

Check out those heels!!!

Walking through the "D"

Throwing their caps!!

Awesome Parents!

Grandparents!

Friends Forever!

Color Palooza - May 18th, 2013

Ali (10 years old) asked me if I would enter The Color Palooza 5K. We had to come up with a team name, so we decided on "The Peacekeepers" We painted peace signs on our headbands, and bought Peace earrings, and shorts. The weather turned out beautiful. Doug came with us to take pictures. He actually followed and kept right up with us. As we ran past different stations, they would throw colored  powder on us. By the end we were covered in red, orange, purple, green, yellow, etc. Then after the race ended, we all met at the stage, and danced, and every 15 minutes everyone would throw packets of color up into the air, and we would all get covered. It was a very fun day, and I am so glad I got to spend it with Ali!!!!

 Before the race!

 Can you spot us in the crowd?

 Running!

 Color Burst!

Ali!

 Cynthia!

Ali's Hair!

Recitals, Dances, & School Programs - May 2013

At the end of the school year there are always musical recitals, school dances, and school programs. We try to go to as many as we can. It is fun watching how the grandkids have grown and progressed during the year.

Ali!

MaKayla (Steve)

Mandi!

Sam (pre school graduation)

Sam & Teachers!

Sam Turns 5!! - May 1st, 2013

Sam turned 5 today. He wanted a Sponge Bob Cake. He had family and friends over for cupcakes, pizza and presents. He was so excited! He is such a happy little guy!

 Eating cupcakes!

 His new wooden gun!

 New Tackle Box!

 Tackle!

Happy Birthday Cake!